CJ Abrams sends Washington Nationals past New York Mets 5-4

How the game turned

The Mets trailed 3-0 when MJ Melendez hit a three-run home run in the 3rd, tying the game at 3-3.

The Washington Nationals scored in 3 of 9 innings. Their largest inning was the 2nd, when they scored 2 runs. The staff held the New York Mets scoreless in 7 of 9 innings. The Washington Nationals finished with 5 runs and a 1-run margin.

The first turn for the Washington Nationals

The game was tied 0-0 when Nasim Nuñez reached on an error as Jorbit Vivas scored in the 2nd, putting the Nationals ahead 1-0.

The lineup

CJ Abrams finished 2-for-3 with 1 run, 1 home run, 3 RBIs, and 1 walk. Luis García Jr. had 2 hits in 4 at-bats with 1 run and 1 double. Jacob Young collected 1 hit across 4 at-bats with 1 RBI. Jorbit Vivas went 1-for-4 with 1 run. 5 batters combined for the Washington Nationals' 7 hits. They also drew 3 walks. 2 hits went for extra bases.

Abrams' season line after the game: a .296 average, 8 home runs, and 26 RBIs. Mets hitter MJ Melendez finished 2-for-2 with 1 run, 1 home run, and 3 RBIs.

Pitching support

In 4 innings, Miles Mikolas threw 79 pitches, allowing 3 hits and 3 runs, walking 1 and striking out 3. 4 pitchers combined for the Washington Nationals' 9 innings on 147 pitches, allowing 7 hits and 2 walks with 4 strikeouts.

Mets starter Freddy Peralta worked 6 innings on 90 pitches, allowing 4 hits and 3 runs, walking 3 and striking out 6.

Standings

At the close of April 30, 2026, the Washington Nationals were 15-17, 3rd in the division and 7 games back. The Nationals ranked 11th in the league with a .469 winning percentage.